We are seeking a Multimedia News Reporter to join our dynamic news team.
The key focus of this role is working on the daily news schedule. The successful candidate must have mojo experience. Reporting to the Group Head of News, the Multimedia News Reporter will support the news team across all our stations and the Network News service of Independent Local Radio Stations.
This role includes some weekend / out of hours working dependent on activity.
Our Team:
Newstalk is Ireland’s fastest-growing independent talk radio station in Ireland, with a weekly reach of 869,000 people across 26 counties. Newstalk continues to grow its audience each year and is known across the nation as the independent voice of Ireland, boasting a strong line-up of Ireland’s leading broadcasters. The station is now the country’s second most-listened-to station every day, with 514,000 daily listeners.
Newstalk is also one of the most respected media brands in the country. It has a track record for engaging content and campaigns that have helped to grow its reputation and listenership.
What you'll do:
1. Attend markings at the direction of the Editor
2. Chase breaking and emerging stories
3. Develop new news lines on existing stories
4. File to hourly deadlines
5. Record and edit audio and video in the field
6. Provide detailed analysis and conduct seamless Q&A’s live on air tailored to a variety of radio programme formats
7. Work unsocial hours including weekends
If the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person for the job:
1. You are an experienced multi-media broadcast journalist with a first-class radio and digital skill set.
2. You have an all-consuming interest and passion for news, current affairs, and original journalism.
3. Your contacts book is unrivalled.
4. You have excellent storytelling skills.
5. You are a superb copywriter with the ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines.
6. You have a thorough knowledge of the regulatory, legal environment and institutions of the state.
Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes:
1. You have 3+ years’ of experience in news reporting
2. You hold a full clean driver's licence
3. You have a third-level degree in Journalism or a related discipline.
Our Culture & Rewards
At Bauer Media Audio Ireland we strive to be the most innovative, dynamic and best-in-class media outlet in Ireland. We want more people to spend more time with us. We want to talk to every person in Ireland, every single week, through one of our channels. To make this happen, our team is made up of some of the most passionate and creative people you’ll find. Working here means no two days are the same. The work by its nature is fast-paced, and it can be intense - we work really hard – but we are all here because we truly love what we do.
We are committed to promoting, developing, and facilitating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture, and to encourage and support the creation and distribution of content that reflects the diverse audience in Ireland.
Bauer Media Audio Ireland employees believe that the most important thing in creating a happy, respectful workplace culture is to simply act like the kind of person you would like to work with.
Closing Date For Applications: Wednesday 30th April
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